STI questions
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STI questions
I test drove a STi V7 at the weekend and want to get one. I wanted to ask a few questions before I make a purchase.
- Can it realistically be used as an everyday car.
- What are the main things to look out for if buying private.
- Is it a very expensive car to run.
Thanks in advance.
- Can it realistically be used as an everyday car.
- What are the main things to look out for if buying private.
- Is it a very expensive car to run.
Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by Unsure
1- Can it realistically be used as an everyday car.
2- What are the main things to look out for if buying private.
3- Is it a very expensive car to run.
Thanks in advance.
2- What are the main things to look out for if buying private.
3- Is it a very expensive car to run.
Thanks in advance.
2 Knocking from backend possible known rear Stut mount fault. Mods not allowed for Warranty, Don't worry about brake squeal "They all do that Sir". Ask someone who knows the car to go with you. FSH etc,etc.
3 Expensive!!! Front Pads from £140 supplied to £320 dealer fitted, Clutch and Flywheel from £850 - £1150 Dealer fitted 12month service £120 24month £220. I live in Town and get 160 mile 50 litres can get 230 on motorway runs. Tyres bought 2 sets in 18K miles £480 each set im a tad hard on tyres mates on first set at 17K. Insurance for an old git like me £850.
No not expensive for the amount of fun and enjoyment the the car has giving me
Tony
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Thanks for all the information.
I'm going to go for a TypeUK that isn't modified. The insurance quote on that was £1150 - mainly because I have to insure my wife who has 6 points for speeding.
I'm going to go for a TypeUK that isn't modified. The insurance quote on that was £1150 - mainly because I have to insure my wife who has 6 points for speeding.
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Originally Posted by Unsure
I test drove a STi V7 at the weekend and want to get one. I wanted to ask a few questions before I make a purchase.
- Can it realistically be used as an everyday car.
- Can it realistically be used as an everyday car.
- What are the main things to look out for if buying private.
If you're talking about a Japanese import 2001MY car (which are the only "STi7's"), you should ask the seller what fuel you should run it on. If the answer is either a blank look or "petrol mate, it's not a diesel", walk away right there.
If the answer is "Optimax plus octane booster", or "Optimax, I've had it remapped by <insert name of well known and reputable mapper>, it's a big plus, as you can be pretty confident the current owner is knowledgeable and has taken steps to run the car properly.
- Is it a very expensive car to run.
Also note that there's a lot of bull**** and profiteering involved in the modification and specialist spares business. While there are areas in which you get what you pay for, there are equally plenty of areas in which you can pay through the nose for bits that can be obtained very cheaply.
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Apologies about getting the name wrong.
I travel 30 miles a day to work and back and it will be my main car. The thing I am worried about is I don't want to be paranoid about it everytime I go somewhere.
Could use my wifes car if we are going any where that I would be I guess.
I travel 30 miles a day to work and back and it will be my main car. The thing I am worried about is I don't want to be paranoid about it everytime I go somewhere.
Could use my wifes car if we are going any where that I would be I guess.
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Originally Posted by Unsure
Apologies about getting the name wrong.
I travel 30 miles a day to work and back and it will be my main car. The thing I am worried about is I don't want to be paranoid about it everytime I go somewhere.
If you do have to go anywhere that'd involve leaving the car down a dark alley next to a known TWOCers house, you could always take the missus' motor.
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take a note of all the petrol stations selling SUL in the area....
always handy.... with a 200 mile tank the last thing you need is to have to put supermarket junk in it!
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always handy.... with a 200 mile tank the last thing you need is to have to put supermarket junk in it!
Happy blasting
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take a note of all the petrol stations selling SUL in the area
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Bought an MY02 STi Type UK PRODRIVE a fortnight ago to replace an ordinary MY01 WRX Wagon, and to tell the difference in fuel economy it's not really that noticable 230 miles to less than 10 gallon of optimax, worked out to be about 24 to the gallon.
Well pleased, I do 45 miles a day in mine and still have enough for the week even if I boot it, GO ON TREAT YOURSELF.
Well pleased, I do 45 miles a day in mine and still have enough for the week even if I boot it, GO ON TREAT YOURSELF.
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